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Eric Williamson

The clinic has been preparing for this appearance since the high court agreed to hear the case in September. At issue is whether the Fifth Amendment is violated when statements are used at a probable cause hearing, but not at a criminal trial.

With members of Swanson’s family in attendance, the University unveiled a portrait of the late pioneer, announced an award to be given in his name and announced the establishment of a commission to examine the University in the era of segregation.

Special counsel Robert Mueller is a 1973 graduate of UVA’s School of Law. Colleagues say his fair-mindedness and calm, thorough approach make him the perfect person to lead the independent inquiry into the 2016 presidential election.

Colleagues, clients, family and friends recalled Lowe’s determination to see justice served, no matter the obstacle. Many reflected on one of his most impactful cases, which saw full coeducation arrive at UVA in 1970.

UVA’s oldest student society has long been cloaked in mystery. In a new book, two law students are revealing what their exclusive research into the society’s 30,000 documents uncovered about the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society.